The world's most famous record-breaking express steam locomotive

On 24 February 1923, the world famous steam train, the Flying Scotsman, went into service with London and North Eastern Railway (LNER), on the London (King's Cross) to Edinburgh route. It remaines in main line passenger service until 1963.

Why is the Flying Scotsman Famous?

The Flying Scotsman was the first engine to make the journey from London to Edinburgh non-stop and the first engine to reach 100mph.

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24 February 1920: Lady Nancy Astor, (the first woman to ever hold a seat in the House of Commons), became the first woman to speak in Parliament.

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